Offered By	ANU Joint Colleges of Science
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	Dr David Rowell
Academic Plan	3614XBGEN
CRICOS Code	064778J
UAC Code	138600(Bachelor of Genetics)
Areas of Interest	Biology

The field of genetics has been advancing at an accelerating rate. Population genetics, molecular genetics, and general genetic theory and associated biotechnology now impact on all major fields of biology, from neurobiology and physiology to ecology and conservation biology. The ease with which genetic technology can now be accessed has led to a fragmentation of the field, and a shortage of broadly educated geneticists who can assimilate and synthesise data from all fields. The Bachelor of Genetics degree will give students a solid grounding in all aspects of the field, including the traditional areas of Mendelian genetics, population genetics, evolutionary genetics, and more recent developments in molecular genetics, medical genetics and bioinformatics. The ANU is particularly well placed to present this degree, with contributing geneticists from the Research School of Biology, Biological Anthropology, and John Curtin School of Medical Research, as well as genetic counsellors from The Canberra Hospital.

This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.

 

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	90
QLD Band	6
International Baccalaureate	33

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

ACT:  Chemistry to the level of at least a minor;
NSW:  Chemistry or equivalent;
IB:  Chemistry;
or successful completion of a tertiary chemistry bridging course

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.